Course Overview

Have you got all the skills, knowledge and experience of a Waterproofer?

The Master Builders CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing RPL program can help you on your pathway to a Waterproofing licence. To find out about the trade licence process in NSW, please visit Fair Trading NSW.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which you can achieve a nationally recognised qualification, without the need to attend classes. You are assessed by providing us with evidence of the knowledge, skills and experience you already have. Our industry expert assessors review your submission and provide feedback if we require more information or clarification.

With RPL you can complete the CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing within 6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course may be subsidised by the NSW Government Smart and Skilled initiative. If you are eligible for the government subsidy, your student fee will be determined by the NSW Government.

Smart and Skilled prices are subject to funding availability. A quote of applicable fees and funding will be provided prior to enrolment.

A general guide to fees for this qualification pathway is as follows:

NSW Government Smart and Skilled Subsidy Indicative Pricing

If you do not hold a previous qualification

from $1,470

If you do hold a previous qualification

from $1,760

Indicative Pricing without NSW Government Subsidy

Master Builders Member Rate

$2,200

Non-Member Rate

$2,400

Note: On enrolment, you will be invoiced for $1,000.00. This consists of a non-refundable administration fee.

Student fees will increase if you are assessed as 'not yet competent’ by Recognition of Prior Learning in any unit/s of competency and are required to undertake classroom or distance-based training and assessment. Fees may increase on a pro-rata basis per unit of competency to a maximum of $3,580.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which you can achieve a nationally recognised qualification, without the need to attend classes. Simply follow our RPL kit and provide video and photographic evidence of the knowledge, skills and experience you have. Plus, our industry expert assessors review your submission and provide feedback if we require more information or clarification.

The assessment practical activities are very specific and require you to have access to your workplace and a variety of job tasks. These tasks relate to the practical components of each unit of competency, and you must be able to have access to tools, equipment and materials necessary to carry out the tasks.

To participate you will need a laptop or computer with internet access to login. With our RPL program you can submit all the required assessment knowledge questions, practical activities and evidence in our online student system.

Watch our video for tips on how to gather evidence for your RPL kit.

Examples of the types of evidence that you will need to gather will depend on the qualification you are completing, however, examples could include:

  • Video footage of you performing tasks on site
  • Time-lapse photos of you performing tasks on site
  • Certificates you have already gained 
  • Project management documentation

Watch our video for tips on the types of evidence you need to gather for your RPL kit.

Expand your employment and business opportunities and be on the pathway to a waterproofing licence. The CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing RPL program is designed to enable you to formally recognise your skills in Waterproofing work.

Before making any training decisions we recommend you find out everything you need to know about becoming a licenced Waterproofer from Fair Trading NSW.

Once the RPL program is successfully completed you will earn a nationally recognised qualification CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing.

Career benefits:

  • Advance your employment opportunities and gain more work
  • Start your own waterproofing business
  • Build your own clientele network
  • Be on the pathway to a waterproofing licence

Master Builders applies the following entry requirements:

  • a minimum of three years full-time (or equivalent) construction waterproofing-related experience in the construction industry (experience must be within the last 10 years)
  • a valid White Card (General Construction Induction card)
  • currently working on active construction waterproofing projects
  • able to provide details of two referees to confirm your work history/experience. Referees must be a qualified/licenced tradesperson in construction waterproofing and have
  • worked with you for 12 months or more
  • able to answer at least 80% of the technical industry questions correctly during your application process.

Apply for your USI prior to application

Enrolment Conditions

Master Builders has enrolment conditions to help you progress through your training:

  • Students cannot enrol in more than one online qualification and/or program at the same time.
  • Students cannot undertake more than two programs in total at a time.
  • This does not include our online Professional Development, CPD Made Easier, or short 1 or 2 day courses.

This program must be completed within 6 months.

To achieve this, the knowledge based assessment is required to be completed and submitted within 2 months and all evidence is to be submitted within 5 months.

Here is a list of the full units of competency in this course:

CODE 

UNITS OF COMPETENCY 

Participants must undertake the following mandatory core and elective units: 

CPCCOM1012 

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCOM1013 

Plan and organise work 

CPCCOM1014 

Conduct workplace communication 

CPCCOM1015 

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCOM2001 

Read and interpret plans and specifications 

CPCCWHS2001 

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCWP2001

Handle waterproofing materials 

CPCCWP2002 

Use waterproofing materials 

CPCCWP2004 

Prepare surfaces for waterproofing application 

CPCCWP3001 

Apply waterproofing process to below-ground level wet area

CPCCWP3002 

Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas

CPCCWP3003 

Apply waterproofing process to above-ground external wet areas

CPCCWP3004 

Apply waterproofing remedial processes 

CPCCWP3005 

Assess construction waterproofing process 

Participants are also required to undertake the following five (5) elective units: 

CPCCCM2009 

Carry out basic demolition 

CPCCCA3012 

Frame and fit wet area fixtures 

CPCCPB3004 

Fix wet area sheets

CPCCSH2003 

Apply and install sealant and sealant devices

CPCCWHS3001 

Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

FEES*

$2,200 / $2,400

*Member/Non-member
Subsidies Available

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When

Available Now


Location

Recognition of Prior Learning from your workplace


Duration

6 months


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